Hadden, Wilbert ``red''

January 14, 2002

HADDEN, Wilbert ``Red''

Wilbert ``Red'' Hadden, 88, of Manchester, husband of 60 years of Florence S. Hadden, died Saturday, (January 12, 2002) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born in Manchester, February 8, 1913, attended local schools and was a lifelong resident. He was a World War II Veteran. Prior to retiring in 1971, he was employed for the State of Connecticut Department of Correction, Somers, for 34 years and after retirement was a purchasing agent for six years for the Savings Bank of Manchester. For 30 years, he was general chairman for the Annual Manchester Thanksgiving Morning Road Race and was involved in its organization for more than 50 years. He was named recipient of the Manchester Sports Hall of Fame Unsung Award for 1986 and for many years as general chairman for the road race. An avid sportsman, he was a former volleyball, baseball and basketball player with the West Side Teams. He was a member of the Manchester Country Club, where he enjoyed golfing with his wife, a life member of Tall Cedars of Lebanon and a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Hadden is survived by a cousin, Evelyn King of Virginia Beach, VA; and many close friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 41 Park St., Manchester. Burial will be in East Cemetery. Family and friends may call Tuesday, Jan. 15, 9-10 a.m., at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Book of Remembrance, 41 Park St., Manchester, CT 06040.